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Bears beat out rivals to land first big coup

Penrith prop Liam Henry has become the first player signed with an NRL club for 2026 to join the Perth Bears for their inaugural season in 2027.

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Tonga's medical staff face bans over Katoa head knocks

Three of Tonga's medical staff face possible two-year bans and another a formal warning under NRL breach notices concerning head knocks to Eliesa Katoa.

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Departing Richardson urges NRL to protect Tigers fans

Shane Richardson has resigned as Wests Tigers CEO, while backing Benji Marshall as coach and saying he only wanted to work for an independent board.

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Kevin Sinfield gets Royal approval on latest day of his challenge

Sinfield is once again raising funds for MND.

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William praises ‘incredible’ Kevin Sinfield as he nears finish of ultramarathons

The former rugby league star is running seven ultramarathons in seven days to raise money for motor neurone disease.

Evening Standard

Bears land two more NRL expats after English gap year

Perth have signed forwards Luke Smith and Emarly Bitungane for their maiden NRL season, after the pair debuted in Australia in 2025 before moving to England.

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Brain fart: Ousted Tigers chair hits back at owners

The NRL are monitoring the Wests Tigers' situation, after chairman Barry O'Farrell was one of four independent directors removed by the club's owners.

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Cowboys lose two for start of NRL season

North Queensland will be without two important forward to begin the NRL season following injuries in the Pacific Championships.

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Captaincy call: Turbo knows brother would like his job

Tom Trbojevic says it is not awkward for him to be appointed Manly captain ahead of his big brother Jake, but could understand if his sibling was disappointed.

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Undercooked England will not play for a year until Rugby League World Cup

England’s rugby league team will go into next year’s World Cup without playing a fixture for almost an entire year

The Guardian - UK

DNA above finances: Tigers' latest Campbelltown boost

Shane Richardson says Wests Tigers are now better placed to keep local talent from Campbelltown, with an increased stadium, schools and office approach.

AAP

Manly name captain for post Cherry-Evans era

Manly have nominated the man to fill the leadership void left by influential former skipper Daly Cherry-Evans.

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Sydney to host Tonga-Samoa World Cup blockbuster

The draw has been released for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup with Australia in the same pool as Fiji, New Zealand and the Cook Islands.

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Former Bulldog vows to put bite in Titans pack

New Gold Coast forward Kurtis Morrin has an opportunity to reboot his NRL career at the Titans with the pack undergoing a personnel revamp.

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Campbell to remain a Titan in latest blow to Bears

Jayden Campbell has knocked back a $6 million deal to join Perth for their first five NRL seasons, instead telling the Titans he will remain on the Gold Coast.

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Titans beat Perth to re-sign Fermor until 2029

New Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay has made his first key re-signing with Queensland forward Beau Fermor inking a three-year extension.

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Raiders' new signing in battle to earn hooker spot

New Canberra signing Jayden Brailey expects competition with two of the NRL's hottest hookers for the Raiders' No.9 jersey will take his game to new heights.

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Family devastated over legal twist by NRL star's mum

The family of three people killed in a horrific crash involving the mother of NRL star Payne Haas fear she might never face justice after a legal twist.

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'Love to stay': Isaako wants new Dolphins deal done

Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako wants the club to table a contract extension as he looks forward to linking with former Brisbane star Selwyn Cobbo in 2026.

The Guardian - AU

Eli Katoa ruled out of entire 2026 NRL season after head impacts and brain surgery

Melbourne Storm backrower continues recovery at home while the club refuses to put a timeframe on his return to playing after injuries

The Guardian - AU

NRL joins AFL in identifying players it suspects of drug use for testing target ‘list’

Parliamentary inquiry told league provides names of athletes to SIA as in-house investigators collect intelligence on suspected drug-users

The Guardian - AU

Dangerous times lie ahead for NRL as latest skirmish with rugby union ramps up

Australian rugby league’s greatest strength is its production line of talent but the R360 competition is threatening to change that

AAP

Taukeiaho's second coming continues with new Manly deal

Siua Taukeiaho has gone from the rugby league scrapheap to earning a second season at Manly, after making use of a Sea Eagles lifeline in 2025.

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Storm star faces long recovery after brain bleed

NRL star Eliesa Katoa faces more time in hospital when he returns to Melbourne as he recovers from a brain bleed after playing for Tonga.

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Sharks renew calls for funding with NRLW team sidelined

Cronulla's NRLW team will be the only side not to play a double-header with their men's team in 2026, prompting fresh calls for upgrades of Shark Park.

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